Stock report: Two defenders up, one down

UP
Jay Ratliff: When the Pro Bowl nose tackle was on the field in the first half, the Falcons’ Michael Turner averaged 2.3 yards per rushing attempt. With Ratliff sidelined much of the second half with a sprained ankle, Turner averaged 7.0 yards per carry.

Bruce Carter: The young linebacker’s tenacious effort in the Atlanta loss included a game-high 10 tackles (nine solo) two tackles for loss and one pass breakup.

Lance Dunbar: The undrafted rookie from North Texas showed promise with eight carries for 26 yards and three kickoff returns for 73 yards.

DOWN
Orlando Scandrick: Atlanta converted two key third downs late in the fourth quarter thanks in part to the cornerback missing a tackle and committing a defensive holding penalty. Not what you’d expect from a player who received a five-year, $27 contract extension last season.

Jason Garrett: He’s skippered a team touted by many as a preseason playoff contender to a 3-5 start, leaving him with a 16-16 record since replacing Wade Phillips midway through the 2010 season.